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Hey there, Novi! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What local faith leaders learned at Novi’s new safety training
  • Can Novi cool off Troy United’s blistering 12-2 hockey start?

Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Family Bash & Kids' Countdown and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Novifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Novifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 56 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Monday: Some snow, 1-2", temps: high: 28, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Windy; a bit of p.m. snow, with a high of 25 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police train faith leaders after Grand Blanc attack (columbian.com) — Faith leaders from around the area gathered at the Novi Police Department this week to learn how to protect their congregations from active shooters and other attacks. Michigan State Police led the training, organized after the deadly Grand Blanc church attack, and walked attendees through response tactics and prevention resources aimed at keeping local worship spaces safer.
   

• Troy United extends winning streak with 3-1 victory over M1 Griffins (theoaklandpress.com) — Novi’s high school hockey team heads to Troy next Saturday night to face a red‑hot Troy United squad that just pushed its record to 12-2 with a 3-1 win over M1 Unified. Strong defense, heavy shot volume, and late scoring lifted Troy, setting up a big early-season test for Novi on the road.
   

📸 Around Novi

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novi

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    Wednesday December 31
  • Anthony Grupido
    Big Tommy's Parthenon & Comedy Club, 40380 Grand River Ave, Novi
    9:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday December 28
  • Flat Rock at Walled Lake Western
    Walled Lake Western High School , 600 Beck Rd , Commerce Township
    2:00 pm
  • Aurora: Winter Wizards
    Glenlore Trails , 3860 Newton Rd , Commerce Township
    5:00 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Seaholm at Walled Lake Northern
    Walled Lake Northern High , 6000 Bogie Lake Rd , Commerce Township
    3:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 30
  • Book-A-Librarian
    Wixom Public Library , 49015 Pontiac Trail , Wixom
    2:00 pm
  • Slider Night at the American Legion
    Northville Chamber of Commerce , 195 S Main St , Northville
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • City offices closed - HOLIDAY
    City of Northville , 215 W Main St , Northville

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Every time I see ice on a tree
    My Dad would take my brother & me to Niagara Falls at 5am ( 1950’s his PTSD medication) to get that perfect shot. He wanted that frozen mist on trees… (Nextdoor Orchard Ridge Estates)
  • Just wanted to share a Christmas Story with everyone.
    It warms my heart and really makes me grateful for everything that I am blessed with this. Christmas Season. The link wouldn’t work so I did… (Nextdoor Walled Lake)
  • Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Novi. Apply here.
  • Primark, Ltd posted a job opening for Visual Merchandising Manager in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wixom

Walled Lake

  • Morning 4: Michigan football hires longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to replace Sherrone Moore (clickondetroit.com)

Farmington Hills

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-- The Patch AM Team

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